Electrical BIM Engineer

We make it happen- Electrifying the Greater New York Area Since 1959

From our founding in 1959, we’ve become one of the largest electrical contracting, construction, and engineering firms by bringing integrity, reliability, experience, efficiency, and safety to each job we perform. Five Star Electric works on the largest, high-profile projects in the New York Metropolitan area. As one of the largest specialty contracting firms in the United States, Five Star Electric with its diverse portfolio of work experience, has never failed to complete a project since inception. Five Star is regularly ranked in ENR magazines Top 600 Specialty Contractors in the United States. Five Star Electric’s name reflects its promise – to continually achieve the highest “five-star” ranking on every project.

Across New York State our notable projects include, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, the Hudson Yards Platform, Madison Square Garden Transformation, Citi Field, 86th Street Station and multiple United Nations projects.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

Position Overview

The Electrical BIM Engineer will support the planning, design, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects. This role requires Revit modeling skills and a solid understanding of electrical building systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to grow professionally, and able to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and design consultants.

Job Description:

Design & Drafting

Develop, modify, and maintain detailed electrical models and drawings in Revit, including power, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems.

Coordinate building system models with other disciplines to ensure accurate clash detection and resolution.

Prepare layout drawings, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment layouts.

Assist in generating as-built drawings at project completion.

Project Engineering Support

Support senior engineers and project managers with design review, technical submittals, and shop drawings.

Assist in creating material takeoffs, product data sheets, and equipment specifications.

Participate in field walks to verify site conditions, collect data, and support installation planning.

Coordination & Communication

Communicate with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify design intent and technical details.

Attend project coordination meetings and track design updates, RFI responses, and meeting minutes.

Collaborate with BIM teams to ensure all models meet company standards and project requirements.

Documentation & Quality Control

Maintain organized project documentation, including drawings, revisions, logs, and correspondence.

Assist with QA/QC of electrical drawings and BIM models.

Support commissioning activities, including reviewing test results and confirming final documentation accuracy.